Sony RX100 III 1″ Compact Camera (2014)
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Sony RX100 III is a entry-level 1″ compact camera. Introduced by Sony in 2014, it comes with a 1" sensor with 20 MP (5472 x 3648) resolution and a 1.44 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. One should note that the DSC-RX100 III has a 125 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. The 10.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The Sony RX100 III comes with 25 autofocus points. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 27% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good 10.0 fps burst rate
- Very light
Cons
- Menu not touch-enabled
- Poor battery life
- 125 base ISO
- Low 20 MP resolution
- Lacks weather sealing
- Very low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found***
External score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great battery life
- Improved electronic viewfinder
- Bigger and brighter than the RX100 II
Cons
- Smaller and heavier than the Mark II
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n with NFC
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5472 x 3648)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
41 mm / 1.61 in
Size | Height
58 mm / 2.28 in
Size | Width
102 mm / 4.02 in
Weight
290 g / 10.25 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting WhiteMagic TFT-LCD
Resolution
1,228,800 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.59x
Viewfinder | Resolution
1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±3
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/1.8 (wide) ~ f/2.8 (tele)
Autofocus
25 focus points
Crop Factor
2.7
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
8.9 mm ~ 25.9 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 70 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical
Intervalometer
No
ISO Range
125 ~ 12800, extendable to 80 ISO ~ 25600 ISO
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
No
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Video Recording
1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom
2.9x optical zoom, Digital zoom available
Performance
Battery Life
320 shots
Max Burst Rate
10.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
50 mm / 1.97 in
Storage
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Production
Battery
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Debut
2014-05-16
Model Name
DSC-RX100M3
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Reviewer score 86%Sony's RX100 III is the latest in its popular compact-with-a-big-sensor series. Like the earlier models, it is equipped with a 20 Megapixel 1in sensor that has about four times the area of a typical phone or point-and-shoot camera. The lens on the new model is 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 compared to 28-100mm on the Mark II. There's also a built-in filter for 1080p, a screen that can round to face the subject for selfies and support for downloadable apps.
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Pros
- Bigger and brighter than the RX100 II
- Improved electronic viewfinder
- Great battery life
Cons
- Smaller and heavier than the Mark II
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References
- ^ Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony_cyber-shot_rx100_iii/. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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